Israeli media reported that a military official stated the army successfully eliminated the threat of a Hezbollah incursion into large areas of the Galilee, with the militia reportedly withdrawing its forces 8 kilometers into Lebanese territory. The official noted, "Hezbollah's military capabilities on the border are modest and are no longer what they were before October 7, forcing Hezbollah to pull back its forces eight kilometers into Lebanese territory."
He emphasized, "We have managed to eliminate the threat of Hezbollah invading large areas of the Galilee," adding that "the battle on the northern front is largely defensive, and eliminating senior Hezbollah officials causes confusion and direct harm to the organization."
According to Israeli media, there are disagreements within Israel on how to deal with the Lebanon front or continue the war in Gaza. These reports indicate that military and security agencies are calling for a shift in focus towards the war against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran. Conversely, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects any pause in the war on Gaza.
Military analyst Amos Harel of "Haaretz" stated that "Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and the generals wish to rapidly conclude military operations in Rafah and transition to limited incursions in the Gaza Strip, focusing the army's efforts on preparing for the possibility of a full-scale war with Hezbollah in the north."
